Product Description

The most ambitious, critically-acclaimed presentation of the Bible ever produced, Inspired By … The Bible Experience features a star-studded cast of almost 400 performers, including 23 Grammy winners, 8 Emmy winners, 5 Golden Globe winners, and 3 Oscar winners. Highlighting the cast is 2007 Academy Award-winning actor Forest Whitaker as the voice of Moses, along with Angela Bassett (Esther), Cuba Gooding, Jr. (Jonah), Denzel and Pauletta Washington (Song of Songs), LL Cool J (Samson), Eartha Kitt (Serpent), Bishop T.D. Jakes (Abraham), Blair Underwood (Jesus), Samuel Jackson (God, NT only), and Bishop Eddie L. Long (Joel) among others. The Bible Experience uses Zondervan’s most accessible and up-to-date translation, Today’s New International Version (TNIV), and includes dramatic performances set to an original musical underscore by the Prague Symphony Orchestra and Hollywood-style sound design created at Technicolor Studios. The Bible Experience has become not just the bestselling audio Bible, but also one of the all-time fastest-selling new Bibles. In addition to record-breaking sales, Inspired By … The Bible Experience has received unprecedented consumer satisfaction and national recognition including numerous five-star reviews on Amazon.com, an Audies Audiobook of the Year (the highest honor of the Audio Publisher’s Association), an AudioFile Earphones Award, and a nomination for an NAACP Image Award. The complete Bible features 79 digitally mastered audio CDs, a bonus “making of” DVD, and a convenient carrying case.

Publisher's Description

The most ambitious, critically-acclaimed presentation of the Bible ever produced, Inspired By The Bible Experience features a star-studded cast of almost 400 performers, including 23 Grammy winners, 8 Emmy winners, 5 Golden Globe winners, and 3 Oscar winners. Highlighting the cast is 2007 Academy Award-winning actor Forest Whitaker as the voice of Moses, along with Angela Bassett (Esther), Cuba Gooding, Jr. (Jonah), Denzel and Pauletta Washington (Song of Songs), LL Cool J (Samson), Eartha Kitt (Serpent), Bishop T.D. Jakes (Abraham), Blair Underwood (Jesus), Samuel Jackson (God, NT only), and Bishop Eddie L. Long (Joel) among others. The Bible Experience uses Zondervans most accessible and up-to-date translation, Todays New International Version (TNIV), and includes dramatic performances set to an original musical underscore by the Prague Symphony Orchestra and Hollywood-style sound design created at Technicolor Studios. The Bible Experience has become not just the bestselling audio Bible, but also one of the all-time fastest-selling new Bibles. In addition to record-breaking sales, Inspired By The Bible Experience has received unprecedented consumer satisfaction and national recognition including numerous five-star reviews on Amazon.com, an Audies Audiobook of the Year (the highest honor of the Audio Publishers Association), an AudioFile Earphones Award, and a nomination for an NAACP Image Award. The complete Bible features 79 digitally mastered audio CDs, a bonus making of DVD, and a convenient carrying case.

David Crumm and ReadTheSpirit.com

There are countless audio Bibles, but this is the one that virtually all of the top African American performers across the U.S. brought to life. I've listened to the New Testament version several times and the Complete Bible brings to life all the dramatic stories, poetry and wisdom of the ancient Hebrew scriptures as well.
Consider this: Denzel Washington and his wife recorded the gorgeous ode to love, Song of Solomon, in this new "Complete Bible" edition of the audio project.
We need to remind Catholics that Zondervan is an evangelical Protestant publishing house and most of the African-American readers are from denominations that use the Protestant canon of the Bible. So, in using the word "Complete" they're not as inclusive as one might hope. You'll find some books missing here, if you're a Catholic reader.
But let's not quibble about that small flaw in the title. This is a monumental achievement and a perfect holiday gift for yourself or someone you love.

Publisher's Weekly

This is not your grandmothers recorded Scripture. The Bible Experience breathes new life into the pages of the bestselling book of all time, enthralling the listener with its energy, wit, adventure, romance and power. The New Testament captured the Audiobook of the Year honor in 2007; now with the entire Bible available, the complete work has set the standard for excellence that is maintained across 85 hours. Of the more than 400 cast members, picking out favorites is harder than a rich man going through the eye of a needle, but there are some standouts. Robert Guillaume plays Noah with a wisdom that warrants Gods mercy. Faith Evans, MC Lyte and others make the music and lyricism of Psalms come to new life. Cuba Gooding Jr. reminds us why he won an Oscar with his portrayals of the recalcitrant Jonah in the Old Testament and the ultimate traitor Judas in the New Testament. The Song of Solomon soars as Denzel and Pauletta Washington bring the ancient love poetry into the here and now. This is not Charlton Heston declaiming page after page of a dusty tome. The Bible Experience pulls you in and makes you part of what is arguably the greatest story ever told. (Dec.) Copyright 2008 Reed Business Information.

Editorial Reviews

'...a full show of music, sound effects, and a dazzling array of celebrity voices. The producers...put together a cast of...actors who deliver a rich, diverse rendering of the contemporary Today's New International Version (TNIV) translation in gospel-meeting style. Listeners are treated to a sort of aural kaleidoscope with layers of voices, sound, and music....The lavish production pulls out all the stops....If a modern multimedia production experience is what you're after, enjoy the fine voices and often dynamic dramatized readings.'

Once I started listening it's hard to turn it off. I even purchased a personal CD player with ear phones to fall asleep with at night. It was truly an awesome gift to myself. I'm sure by the "Bonus Materal" lots of prayer and work went into the production. Thank you to all of the celeberitys lending their hearts and voices to make this project a success. It has so touched my spirit.

I am so in love with this product! The Word of God everywhere I go. The narration is beautiful. Worth every penny if the price were 10Xs higher. Don't miss out on this one. It's an investment that pays eternal dividends.

My son has been legally blind for over 12 years now, and this New Testament was given to him by a friend when it was first released. He has listened to it so much that he almost has it memorized. We had used other audio programs, but the readings were so dry and lifeless--difficult for a kid (or 'most anyone) to keep focused on. This is enjoyed by all our family. This Christmas we look forward to getting him a set complete with the Old Testament.

Hearing the Word of God in my car and in my home is awesome. I travel a lot so having God's Word read to me as I drive is wonderful. The expressions, the music, the many voices permeate God's presence. I'm loving it!